Applicable law

Applicable law is a specific concept of private international law and refers to the national law that governs a given question of law in an international context. A court hearing an action does not necessarily apply its national law to settle the dispute. The law that is actually applicable is determined by the rules of conflict of laws.

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ADR

Access to justice

One of three priorities set out by the EU to enable individuals and companies to exercise their rights in an EU country other than their own. Other priorities are mutual recognition of judicial decisions and increased convergence in procedural law.

Accession negotiations

Negotiations between the EU and countries preparing to join the EU, in which justice forms a key part.

Accession partnership

Agreements between the EU and each country applying to join the EU, which set a framework for the countries to adopt or move closer to EU policies and work alongside the EU to achieve this objective.

Accession process

Negotiations between the EU and countries applying to join the EU, and the convergence of applicants' laws with EU law.

Action plan

Concerted measures between two or more countries to achieve a certain set of previously accepted objectives.

Applicable law

Applicable law is a specific concept of private international law and refers to the national law that governs a given question of law in an international context. A court hearing an action does not necessarily apply its national law to settle the dispute. The law that is actually applicable is determined by the rules of conflict of laws.

Authentic instrument

An authentic instrument is a document recording a legal act or fact whose authenticity is certified by a public authority. Certain authentic instruments are enforceable.